Pre-Construction Manager: Modular Building & Planning

Volumetric Building Companies; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits program

Flexible time-off

401(k) matching

Employee referrals

Day of Giving

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) seeks a Pre-Construction Manager to join the U.S. Commercial Team.

You will support sales strategy, establish initial project plans following pre-construction processes, and act as project leader during Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the VBC Project Delivery Stream. The role includes supporting the Project Management team during Phases 3–5 to ensure smooth communication of the project plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field and at least 5 years of work experience managing projects in the manufacturing or AEC industries or high school diploma and at least 10 years of work experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects in AEC industry
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams including internal and external design teams, to deliver complex projects (ideally, from design through manufacturing and delivery)
• Experience generating, managing, and reporting project schedules and budgets
• Experience reviewing and managing complex client and subconsultant contracts
• Experience in identifying project risks including design deficiencies, schedule concerns, and other project-specific issues
• Proficiency in interpretation of project documentation (large multidisciplinary architectural and engineering drawing sets), procedure manuals, schedules, RFIs, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project
• Experience with industry specific software and technology (e.g., SAP, ACC)
• Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) cloud base CRM and/or project management tools such as HubSpot, MS Project
• 10% travel required to each of VBC’s manufacturing locations on a regular basis

Responsibilities

• Support Business Development Manager with client communications and act as a point of contact between VBC and client project teams during Phase 1 & 2 of the VBC PDS
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the PCSA key contract terms and manage the relationship with the client and VBC in accordance with the contract
• Responsible for initial project planning and client transition, including appropriate documentation as defined deliverables in the PDS
• Collaborate with Business Development on conceptual estimating, proposals, and client presentations
• Communicate progress, risks, and cost implications clearly and proactively
• Create a project plan that supports the business objectives while providing critical feedback to the client and project team on feasibility
• Provide support to the Project Management team while creating visibility and feedback loops back to the Business Development and PreConstruction Management team
• Create an initial project budget that supports the business objectives with stakeholder approval
• Coordinate development of preliminary and master project schedules aligned with design milestones and manufacturing constraints
• Provide monthly preconstruction cost analysis, progress status reports and budget management for active assignments
• Lead transition meetings between preconstruction and operations teams
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders as necessary during design to facilitate the completion of the manufacturing contract with the customer
• Feedback loop to inform future opportunities
• Maintain clear communication across all levels—field crews, consultants, executives
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support internal initiatives to improve project delivery processes and operational efficiency
• Work closely with the project management team to drive lessons learned feedback loop to internal team to improve standardization and efficiency

Job description

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) seeks a Pre-Construction Manager to join the U.S. Commercial Team.

You will support sales strategy, establish initial project plans following pre-construction processes, and act as project leader during Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the VBC Project Delivery Stream. The role includes supporting the Project Management team during Phases 3–5 to ensure smooth communication of the project plan.